Pod Friends: Modesty vs. impostor syndrome w/ Bernie Lorig | Bleeding Metal Podcast 6.12

TRIGGER WARNING: Mental Health

In this episode, Kiki hosts Podcast friend Bernie Lorig, a seasoned musician and host of The Band Show Podcast, to explore the significance of authenticity, self-reflection, and resilience in the dynamic landscape of the metal community.

Let Bernie's insights inspire you to celebrate your milestones, embrace your authentic self, and continue evolving - both in your craft and your life.

00:00 Bleeding Metal welcomes Pod Friend Bernie Lorig
03:09 The Evolution of The Band Show Podcast
09:08 Modesty vs. Self-Recognition
11:21 Change and Authenticity in Life and Music
11:48 Learning from Metal Musicians through Journalism
16:49 The Role of Recognition in Personal Development
20:18 Bernie's Musical Journey and Influences
28:15 GODSLAVE's Loss and Tribute
30:58 Mental Health Awareness in Metal
35:24 Reflections on The Complexity of Humanity
40:30 Interviews and Connections in the Metal Scene

Find out more:

• Bernie’s band GODSLAVE

• Bernie hosts The Band Show Podcast:

  • The Band show episode with Kiki about promotion kits for bands

  • The Band Show episode with Kiki about Human Rights in Metal

• Thank you for choosing life, even when it's most difficult. You're not alone. You matter, the world needs you. You can get the help you need: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html

• HeartSupport is a non-profit that uses music to start conversations about #MentalHealth.

• Bernie recommends Humankind: A Hopeful History by Dutch historian Rutger Bregman. 
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Recorded on March 30th, 2026 live on Bleeding Metal’s YouTube and Kiki's Twitch channel.

Thumbnail photo by Da Noize Pics n' Arts

Bleeding Metal is hosted, produced, and edited by Kiki ⁠with Riverside⁠.

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Intro music by ⁠Savvier Nelson⁠⁠⁠ with vocals from himself and Kiki, as well as the familiar jingle vocals from singer Jelena Dobric.